Jamala is one of the most recognized faces in St. Louis. She is a long-time organizer, feminist, and political strategist with deep roots in the Black Liberation Movement. She is a featured columnist for the award-winning St. Louis American newspaper, St. Louis’ largest black weekly. She is on the editorial board of BlackCommentator.com and is a featured contributor. Her columns also appear in the Capital City Hues (Madison, WI) and the LA Progressive. She has authored many articles for both local and national publications on issues that she is passionately involved in. Jamala is the author of The Best of the Way I See It, a compilation of her political writings over 20 years. She is also the author of Ferguson is America: Roots of Rebellion.
He provides the reader with captivating aerial perspectives and close-up encounters which frame the complex relationships that both fueled and obstructed the infamous slave trade.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is dying the death of a thousand cuts. In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court stuck a dagger in the VRA’s guts with Shelby County v. Holder, striking down the formula that determined which jurisdictions had to get federal approval before making changes to their elections.
In my previous column, I pushed for the election of Francesca Hong as a path to resuscitating a democracy on life support. I criticized the Democratic Party elites for always defaulting to the status quo and being tone-deaf to the literal cries of their constituency for economic relief and political freedom. Working people in this country are suffering under the MAGA regime and are desperately looking for candidates who fight for the working class and defend our democracy.
Joshua’s Boots tells the story of a Black teenager who flees his home to find new opportunity in the American West in 1878. Joshua overcomes racial prejudice and obstacles to become a cowboy, establishing a new life with his own land, his own name, and his own legacy.
Celebrate Conflict Resolution Day with us, delicious food, and community.
A fun filled day with music and advocacy. Rock the vote at a free Family Friendly democracy rally & concert at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
Join the Eco-socialist of Eastern Missouri for a night of music to raise funds for the legal battle against the proposed Armory Data Center and overall data center fight.
Join Jamala as she breaks down current events and various topics. Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST
